The Disgruntled Chef Review: Classics Done In A Modern Fashion

If The Disgruntled Chef sounds familiar, you’re probably thinking about the restaurant in the lush greenery of Dempsey. Well, fans of the restaurant will be able to experience a label new side of the restaurant with its new outlet in Ann Siang Hill.

The restaurant in Ann Siang ditches the quaint bistro vibe for that of a polished restaurant. The one thing I really like about the restaurant as a food journalist is that the dishes are all designed to be instagrammable. Appetizers Seared Sea Scallops $28 The scallops were browned well but were slightly overcooked which resulted in a stringy texture.

Tomato and Watermelon Tartare $21 This vegetarian dish seeks to recreate the taste and texture of a tuna tartare. The tartare was sweet and pleasant, but what really brought it together was the home made togarashi which gave it a slightly spicy and pungent kick.

The miso dressing was definitely the star of the dish though, and elevated the dish from boring on the outside to something exciting to taste. Truffle Brioche $12 While the restaurant doesn’t serve bread baskets, they do offer bread options on the menu.

Lush and fluffy on the inside and perfumed with the scent of truffles. Burnt Onion Charcoal Bread $12 The Burnt Onion Charcoal Bread is served with a cream cheese foam and fish floss. Per to The foam while a delight, little to the bread, the floss gave it a slight salty kick, but it was hardly enough to justify a $12 bread.

While I can understand that paying for bread can potentially allow shoppers to experience new and creative forms, I just feel like $12 is stretching it way too far. Per to The chicken was nice and juicy and the eggs, a layer of gooey savouriness to it.

But the lobster was overcooked and again, resulted in a stringy and slightly chewy texture. Crispy Beef Short Ribs $38 This was a fantastic dish, and one that completely overshadowed the chicken.

If I had to rate the restaurant on this dish alone, they’d get an 11. The outside of the ribs were a crisp and gentle crust that was a joy to break through.

Inside, the meat was tender and the fat had the melt in your mouth quality that is so revered. Dessert Chocolate Croquette $16 This fun little dish is made of coffee jelly, and little crispy orbs of delight filled with chocolate.

Strawberries & Mascarpone $16 Strawberries and Mascarpone are a classic combination, this one is no different, the lightness of the cheese goes well with the strawberry compote.